Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Introduction / Special Notices

Lincoln Aviator: Introduction / Special Notices

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see your warranty guide that is available online. For more information, refer to our website and download your copy of the warranty guide.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector

WARNING: Do not connect wireless plug-in devices to the data link connector. Unauthorized third parties could gain access to vehicle data and impair the performance of safety related systems. Only allow repair facilities that follow our service and repair instructions to connect their equipment to the data link connector.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of unapproved aftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing package.

Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle does not have the Ambulance Preparation Package.

Replacement Parts Recommendation

We have built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford, Lincoln and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair...

Mobile Communications Equipment

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - In-Vehicle Temperature and Humidity Sensor

Removal Release the clips and remove the trim panel. Release the tabs and remove the In-vehicle tempreature and humdity sensor. Disconnect the electrical connector. Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - External Controls

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module DTC Description Action GSM P0562:00 System Voltage Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test B GSM P0563:00 System Voltage High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test C GSM P0605:00 Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test L GSM P0606:00 Control Module Processor: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test L GSM P0607:00 Control Module Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test L GSM P06B8:00 Internal Control Module Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Error: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test L GSM P07EC:00 Transmission Range Multi-Function Select Circuit: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J GSM P07ED:00 Transmission Range Multi-Function Select Circuit Stuck: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J GSM P0814:00 Transmission Range Display Circuit: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test I GSM P164E:00 Internal Control Module Transmission Range Select Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test L GSM P166B:00 Drivers Door Status Correlation: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test H GSM U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test G GSM U0100:87 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test G GSM U0121:00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test F GSM U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test E GSM U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test D GSM U0203:00 Lost Communication With Door Control Module "E": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test H GSM U0301:00 Software Incompatibility with ECM/PCM: No Sub Type Available GO to Pinpoint Test M GSM U0401:00 Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test N GSM U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test N GSM U0504:00 Invalid Data Received From Door Control Module "E": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test H GSM U1011:00 Invalid Internal Control Module Monitoring Data Received from ECM/PCM: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test O GSM U101F:00 Invalid Internal Control Module Monitoring Data Received from ECM/PCM: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test O Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart Global Customer Symptom Code Chart Customer Symptom Action Start/Run/Move > Moving > Paddle Shift > Inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test K Start/Run/Move > Moving > Gear Selector > Return to Park GO to Pinpoint Test Q Start/Run/Move > Moving > Gear Selector > Return to Park GO to Pinpoint Test R Start/Run/Move > Moving > Engagement Quality > Park GO to Pinpoint Test P Start/Run/Move > Moving > Engagement Quality > Park GO to Pinpoint Test S Start/Run/Move > Moving > Gear Selector > Progressive Range Selection GO to Pinpoint Test A Pinpoint Tests PINPOINT TEST A : PROGRESSIVE RANGE SELECTION DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 30 for schematic and connector information...

Child Seats

Lincoln Aviator. Child Seats

Use a child restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers and children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally four-years-old or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.